Could the smell of lavender increase trustworthiness? Recent findings published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology suggest that the scent of this flowering plant can promote relaxation, which can, in turn, help promote mutual trust. Previous studies have even shown that such aromatic compounds c...
Statistics show that close to 10 percent of patients are abusing aspirin when it comes to primary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. Findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology revealed that over 72 percent of patients had missed variables that should have been pres...
A new gluten free pizza by Pizza Hut could mean numerous possibilities for patients suffering from celiac disease-an autoimmune disorder that can occur in patients who are genetically predisposed to the ingestion of gluten that may harm the small intestine. Statistics estimate that this health issue...
Though lung cancer is typically linked to smoking and other environmental factors, new findings published in the journal PeerJ show that atmospheric oxygen can have a significan role in lung carcinogenesis.
New findings published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention have shown that older women with metabolic syndrome are at an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
Previous studies have shown that head start programs can help children excel in school. Yet did you know it can also help them fight obesity, too. A new study found that obese or overweight children in Head Start preschool were more likely to slim down when compared with children of similar circumst...
When levees fail and land floods, it can devastate the area for years afterward. Now, scientists have announced that when it comes to flood recovery, soil damages should also be assessed-especially when it comes to agriculture.
There are several hazards when it comes to space travel, and one of them is muscle and bone loss. Now, a tiny roundworm may help keep astronauts healthy on long-duration space missions.
Researchers are getting a closer look at the deep ocean with the help of some new tools.
You'd think that bacteria would be a bad thing. But in the case of hoophoes, birds that can be found in the Afro-Eurasia region, it turns out that bacteria on their eggs may actually increase successful hatching.
Napping may be good for the brain. Scientists found that napping helps infants develop their memory and retain new behaviors that they have learned, showing the importance of allowing children to sleep.
